Health officials said all available doses would provide a second shot required to complete the vaccination process for those who have already received their first shot.
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While the current vaccine shortage is an issue affecting the entire country, Merced County officials said it continues to receive the second-lowest per capita vaccine allocation in the state.
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Merced County struggling with low supply, high demand for COVID-19 vaccine